Mavericks' Vsevolod Ishchenko: Playing overseas in 2026-27
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Ishchenko will play for Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia during the 2026-27 season, Grant Afseth of Roundtable Sports reports.
Ishchenko was selected by Dallas with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and joined the team for Summer League action, but he won't play for the organization during the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks will hold his draft rights while he plays overseas.
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Mavericks' Vsevolod Ishchenko: Headed to Dallas
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The Bulls selected Ishchenko with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and traded him to the Lakers, who then traded him to the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dallas swooped in to nab Ishchenko by giving the Lakers cash. Ishchenko was a standout in Russia for Lokomotiv Kuban of VTB United, where he displayed an advanced and efficient offensive game. While it'll be more difficult for him to get to the rim at the NBA level, his 45-percent mark from deep could translate.
